Job Vacancy at African Union

 

Chief Procurement Officer Job Vacancy at African Union

Job Overview

Chief Procurement Officer

Accra

Year Salary: $ 37,453.00 / Year

African Union

The African Union is a continental union consisting of 55 member states located on the continent of Africa.

Location:Ghana, Ghana

Organization: African Union

AU Values

• Respect for Diversity and Team Work • Think Africa Above all
• Transparency and Accountability • Integrity and Impartiality
• Efficiency and Professionalism • Information and Knowledge Sharing

Organization Information

Reports to: Head of Division Administration & Human Resources Management

Directorate/Department : Administration and Human Resources Management (AfCFTA)

Number of Direct Reports: 5

Number of Indirect Reports: 0

Number of Positions: 1

Job Grade: P3

Contract Type: Regular

Location: Accra, Ghana

Purpose of Job

• Assists in the management and supervision of the procurement activities of the AfCFTA Secretariat to ensure delivery of results within proposed, Rules, Regulations, budget and timeframe.

Main Functions

• Provide technical and intellectual support and guidance in the management of various procurement bodies related to the area of work.
• Manage the Secretariat of the Local Internal Procurement Committee
• Design AfCFTA Secretariat a comprehensive Annual Procurement Plan
• Develop and implement comprehensive procurement record policy
• Address audit problems
• Monitor and Evaluate the implementation of the various procurement activities

Specific Responsibilities

• Implementation of the proceedings of the Tender Board in accordance with the African Union Procurement Guidelines
• Follow-up on the Implementation of tasks allocated by the Tender Board to the sub-committees such as the Local Tender Board, Evaluation Committee, Opening Committee and Inspection Committee
• Take minutes and keep records of Tender Board meetings
• Function as desk officer on all Tender Board issues and develop a system of keeping archives of bid documents and other Tender Board matters
• Prepare Tender documents in liaison with the Head of Departments in accordance with AUC regulations and internationally accepted standards and procedures
• Prepare requests for bids for tenders not requiring the usual Tendering process on the basis
• Produce periodic statements on the work of the Tender Board in reference to executed contracts and procurements approved and
• Performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Master’s degree in Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, Law, Commerce, Business Administration or Public Administration with 7 years post qualification experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Public Procurement, Administration out of which 3 years should be at a supervisory level

Or

• Bachelor’s degree in similar studies with 10 years’ relevant experience and 3 years at Supervisor level.
• Experience in web-based management / ERP system, such as SAP.

Required Skills

• A demonstrated ability to initiate and promote collaborative approaches and implementing joint activities;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations both internally and externally in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment, with sensitivity and respect for diversity, including gender balance
• Ability to assist in developing clear program goals, plans and actions that are consistent with agreed strategies and to appropriately delegate, monitor and adjust these plans and actions
• Ability to produce clear and professional reports
• Proficiency in one of the AU officials working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage;

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Insight..
• Developing Others
• Change Management
• Managing Risk

Core Competencies

• Building Relationships
• Foster Accountability Culture
• Learning Orientation

Communicating with Influence:

Functional Competencies

• Conceptual Thinking
• Job Knowledge and information sharing
• Drive for Results
• Continuous Improvement Orientation:

TENURE OF APPOINTMENT:

• The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

GENDER MAINSTREAMING:

• The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

LANGUAGES:

• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Swahili and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

REMUNERATION:

• Indicative basic salary of US$ 37,453.00 (P3 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (57% of basic salary), a Housing allowance of US$ 21,832.68 (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.
• Only candidates who have met all the requirements of the post and have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Only applications registered online with a complete curriculum vitae (CV) attached will be considered.
• The Africa Union is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Applications must be made not later than May 19, 2023.

How to Apply :

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Deadline: May 19, 2023.

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